#### 15.7.2 Understanding where to locate graphics

For RTF output, graphics files should end up in the same directory as the RTF files; otherwise, if you move the project you are very likely to break links.

If the graphics are BMP or WMF, DITA2Go can embed them directly in RTF. If other formats, DITA2Go writes a field that causes Word to embed them on loading the RTF. In the latter case, you must select the correct images to copy, and direct DITA2Go to copy them; see §44.7 Placing graphics files for distribution.

Once you resave an RTF file in Word as a .doc or .docx file, there is no further need for the graphics files; the path is used only during conversion. Word always embeds images, even if you specify referencing in the field code.

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Parent Topic: 15.7 Managing graphics for print RTF

Sibling Topics:

15.7.1 Understanding graphics requirements for Word

15.7.3 Limiting bitmap resolution and color depth

15.7.4 Preserving graphics scale in Word

15.7.5 Accommodating graphics in multiple versions of Word

15.7.6 Including file names of referenced graphics in Word

15.7.7 Linking instead of embedding referenced graphics

15.7.8 Embedding graphics in converted RTF files

15.7.9 Updating fields in Word to show linked graphics